TM 1-1510-223-10
Change 3 8-35
Section V.
CREW DUTIES
8-52. DEPARTURE BRIEFING.
NOTE
The RC-12N aircraft incorporates advanced
technologies in regard to ASE/ACS and EFIS
systems. Aviators should conduct thorough
crew briefings prior to departures and arrivals to
ensure that systems are set and understood.
The following is a guide that should be used as appli-
cable in accomplishing the required crew briefing prior to
takeoff. However, if the crew has operated together pre-
viously (thru-flight), and the pilot is certain that the copilot
understands all items of the briefing, he may omit the
briefing by stating “standard briefing” when the briefing
is called for during the BEFORE TAKEOFF CHECK.
1. ATC clearance — Review.
a. Routing.
b. Initial altitude.
2. Departure procedure — Review.
a. SID.
b. ASE/ACS/EFIS — Set.
c. Noise abatement procedure.
d. VFR departure route.
3. Copilot duties — Review.
a. Adjust takeoff power.
b. Monitor engine instruments.
c. Ensure AUTOFEATHER lights illumi-
nated.
d. Call V1, ROTATE.
e. Call out engine malfunctions.
f. Tune/identify all nav/comm radios.
g. Make all radio calls.
h. Adjust transponder and radar as required.
i. Complete flight log during flight. Note alti-
tudes and headings. Note departure time.
4. TOLD — Review.
a. Static power.
b. V1.
c. Vr.
d. V2.
8-53. ARRIVAL BRIEFING.
NOTE
The RC-12N aircraft incorporates advanced
technologies in regard to ASE/ACS and EFIS
systems. Aviators should conduct thorough
crew briefings prior to departures and arrivals to
ensure that systems are set and understood.
The following is a guide that should be used as appli-
cable in accomplishing the required crew briefing prior to
landing. However, if the crew has operated together pre-
viously (thru-flight) and the pilot is certain that the copilot
understands all items of the briefing, he may omit the
briefing by stating “standard briefing” when the briefing
is called for during the DESCENT-ARRIVAL CHECK.
1. Weather/altimeter setting.
2. Airfield/facilities — Review.
a. Field elevation.
b. Runway length.
c. Runway condition.
3. Approach procedure — Review.
a. Approach plan/profile.
b. ASE/ACS/EFIS — Set.
c. Altitude restrictions.
d. Missed approach.
(1) Point.
(2) Time.
(3) intentions.
